DescriptionThis manuscript is a commentary on the most famous poem of Prophetic praise, al-Burda. It explores the poem’s terminology, rhetorical imagery, events from the Prophetic biography (sīra), and the moral lessons contained within it. The text systematically unpacks the poem’s vocabulary, explaining specialized terms and their theological or devotional significance. It also analyzes rhetorical devices—metaphor, simile, and allusion—through which the poet conveys praise of the Prophet’s life, clarifying their historical context and extracting ethical guidance. For researchers, this work bridges poetic analysis, Prophetic biography, and moral instruction, demonstrating how al-Burda functions as both a literary masterpiece and a vehicle for spiritual education.
Extentff. 12v-31v
PlaceIslahul Uloom Arabic College, Kerala, India
Year1213-1295
CitationKitāb sharḥ al-Burda, al-Imām Sharaf al-Dīn al-Būṣīrī, MAC69/CM7, ii, https://ari.nus.edu.sg/arabia-asia-archives/mac69-cm7-ii/
